𝐍𝐂 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Srinagar, May 31: Dr. Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference (NC), reaffirmed the party’s commitment to reviving Jammu and Kashmir’s stalled development during a women’s wing provincial meeting held at the party headquarters on Saturday. He pointed out the setbacks caused by years of undemocratic governance and bureaucratic inertia and praised the current democratic government, led by Omar Abdullah, for actively working to reverse these damages.

The meeting, convened by NC State Women’s Wing President Shameema Firdous and attended by leaders including Provincial President Er Sabiya Qadri, focused on inclusive governance, with a special emphasis on women’s empowerment and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. Dr. Farooq emphasized that Omar Abdullah’s administration is dedicated to rebuilding a prosperous future for the region by addressing long-standing developmental obstacles. He stated that a change in direction is not only necessary but crucial.

Dr. Farooq also lauded the vital role women play in society and politics, calling them the backbone of the region and agents of change. He stressed that empowering women is key to Jammu and Kashmir’s overall progress, and the NC is committed to providing opportunities and tools for women to lead and thrive.

He further reiterated the National Conference’s vision of a just, equitable, and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir where governance is transparent, responsive, and truly democratic, leaving no citizen behind.

Other party leaders present included Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial President Showkat Ahmad Mir, Provincial Secretary Syed Tawqeer Ahmad, Provincial Vice President Salman Ali Sagar, and Women’s Wing Provincial Secretary Aisha Ji. They pledged to strengthen the party’s vision of unity and development.

Shameema Firdous praised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s “visionary” budget allocations for women’s upliftment, highlighting initiatives in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and skill development that have made his tenure a turning point in women’s empowerment in the region.

Er Sabiya Qadri spoke positively about the tangible improvements seen since Omar Abdullah’s government came to power, emphasizing the democratic administration’s positive impact on Jammu and Kashmir.